Focus and Scope

BIBLIOTIKA Journal is a scientific journal that contains and disseminate the results of research, in-depth study, and the ideas or innovative work in the field of science education. The innovative work of the post graduate students, librarian, and lecturers of the development of the education sector which is able to make a positive contribution to the schools and educational institutions the focus of this journal.

This journal is focused on the study of library and information sciences. The coverage include both review articles as well as research articles in those fields. Subjects coverd in this journal include:

• Library management. The control and supervision of a library or library system, including planning, budgeting, policymaking, personnel management, public relations, and program assessment, with responsibility for results.
• Information Services. Generally information services can be divided into two categories: library public user services and library technical user services. Library public user services refer to circulation, bibliographic instructions, distance learning, government documentation, reference and special collection. Library information user services focuses on procedures and operations of maintaining, developing and supporting library collection and services behind the scene such as acquisition, cataloguing, classification, inter library loan, document delivery and serial systems.
• Media and Information literacy. Constitutes a composite set of knowledge, skills, attitudes, competencies and practices that allow effectively access, analyze, critically evaluate, interpret, use, create and disseminate information and media products with the use of existing means and tools on a creative, legal and ethical basis
• Knowledge Management. Process of creating (generating, capturing), storing (preserving, organizing, integrating), sharing (communicating), applying (implementing), and reusing (transforming) organisational knowledge to enable an organisation 5 to achieve its goals and objectives.
• Organization of Information. Information organization establishes the conceptual framework for organizing and retrieving information, including the study of systems and their purposes and structures, formats, standards, and vocabularies.
• Infometrics. The use of mathematical and statistical methods in research related to libraries, documentation, and information.
• Digital Library and Repositories. A library in which a significant proportion of the resources are available in machine-readable format, accessible by means of computers. The physical space (building, room, area) reserved for the permanent or intermediate storage of archival materials. To preserve and protect archival collections, modern repositories are equipped to meet current standards of environmental control and security.
• ICT in Library. Information and communication technologies (ICT) facilitate the process of identification, collection, storing, processing and disseminating of information in libraries/information centers/information institute.
• Information Retrieval. Information Retrieval (IR) in the context of GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) plays a vital role in helping users find relevant information within large and complex digital collections. By using techniques such as indexing, metadata, and semantic search, IR enhances the accessibility and discoverability of cultural and historical resources. Its applications include library catalogs, digital archives, and museum collection portals that enable intelligent search and personalized user experiences.
• Information Behavior. Information Behavior refers to the ways individuals seek, find, use, and share information in various contexts and situations. It encompasses both active information seeking (like searching a database) and passive information reception (like encountering information on social media). Studying information behavior helps in designing more effective information systems, tools, and services that align with users’ needs and habits.
• Gallery, Library, Archive, Museum. Galery, library, archive and museum (GLAM) Studies. GLAM Studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores the roles, practices, and impact of Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums in preserving, managing, and providing access to cultural and historical knowledge. It examines how these institutions collect, curate, digitize, and present information and artifacts to the public, while also addressing issues like accessibility, ethics, community engagement, and digital transformation. GLAM Studies combines elements of information science, cultural heritage, history, and technology to support the evolving needs of users in both physical and digital environments.
• other associated field of studies.